Coconut fiber/Eco Earth

[Chickidee26]

Is coconut fiber/eco earth ok for dust baths?

 

[aart]

This stuff?
https://zoomed.com/eco-earth-coconut-fiber-substrate/

Probably.
I find good old dirt(sandy loam) works just fine.
Mine just dig their own holes to dust bathe in.

 

[Chickidee26]

This stuff?
https://zoomed.com/eco-earth-coconut-fiber-substrate/

Probably.
I find good old dirt(sandy loam) works just fine.
Mine just dig their own holes to dust bathe in.

Yes, that’s it....I happen to have some left over from previous pets. I am trying to put something in their brooder and no natural dirt outside cause all we have is clay. I tried ashes and coffee grinds but they won’t go in.

 

[aart]

Yes, that’s it....I happen to have some left over from previous pets. I am trying to put something in their brooder and no natural dirt outside cause all we have is clay. I tried ashes and coffee grinds but they won’t go in.

What does their brooder look like...pics?
How old are they?
Do you have a lawn in your yard?
A chunk of sod, with a bit of dirt, even if it is clayish, can be good thing to toss into the brooder. I sprinkle a bit of chick grit on it.

 

[Gail517]

Yes, that’s it....I happen to have some left over from previous pets. I am trying to put something in their brooder and no natural dirt outside cause all we have is clay. I tried ashes and coffee grinds but they won’t go in.

Yes I was thinking to buy some bricks of coco blith ..wet it in a try like for gardening leave it in the sun to re dry and adding it to the chicken run ... under the shavings ect as a water absorption.. ect... and yes I could add it to their dust bath solution right now its a mixture of wood ash, dirt, and small amount of lime and Damascus earth. They love it!!!